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How to get fromRanchi to Maithon Damby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus bus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
    2. Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    5h 37m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain train 13403 / ...
    6h 6m
    ₹836–2,917

  3. Drive  188.2 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Maithon Damcar car 188.2 km
    2h 54m
    ₹2,123–3,067

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranchi to Maithon Damtaxi taxi 188.2 km
    2h 54m
    ₹3,500–4,200

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Chittaranjantrain train 18619 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Chittaranjan to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    ₹1,040–2,541

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bokaro, Jharkhandbus bus Ranchi, Jharkhand - Bokaro, Jharkhand
    2. Take the bus from Bokaro, Jharkhand to Dhanbadbus bus Bokaro, Jharkhand - Dhanbad
    7h 1m

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  • Distance: 187.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Maithon Dam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Maithon Dam via Bokaro, Jharkhand, Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jn, and Kumardubi in around 7h 1m.

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